Side effects of Velaf Tablet ER

How to use Velaf Tablet ER

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It is better to take Velaf 150mg Tablet ER with food.

How Velaf Tablet ER works

Velaf 150mg tablet er works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.

In Depth Information on Velaf Tablet ER

Expert advice for Velaf Tablet ER

You may have to wait for 2 to 4 weeks to get the full effect.

If your doctor asks you to stop Velaf, you should not discontinue it abruptly. Many patients tolerate decreasing 50% dose every 3 days however if the withdrawal symptoms emerge during tapering it would require more gradual tapering over few weeks.

Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with any heart problems (heart attack, heart failure, slow or irregular heart rate).

Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

It can cause a sensation of restlessness or an inability to sit or stand still. This is most likely to occur within the first few weeks of treatment. You should tell your doctor if this happens to you.

It may be more effective in some patients with depression who fails to respond to selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRI) e.g. Fluoxetine.

Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

CAUTION

Velaf 150mg Tablet ER should be used with caution during lac

tation.
Breast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

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Driving

Velaf 150mg Tablet ER may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

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Kidney

UNSAFE

Velaf 150mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Caution should be advised in patients with severe renal impairment.

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Liver

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

No. Velaf is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine.

Q. Can I take vitamin B complex along with Velaf?

Yes. Velaf can be taken with B complex vitamins. There are no known major interactions between these medications.

Q. Can I take Velaf with my Hepatitis B vaccination?

Yes. Velaf can be taken with hepatitis B vaccination. There are no known major interactions between these two medications. Consult your doctor before starting any medication or therapy while taking Velaf.

Both are same medication. Velaf ER and XR both means extended release preparation which releases the medication slowly into the body and maintains a constant needed medications levels. The advantage of taking ER/XR tablets is the frequency of dosage can be decreased.

Q. Can I take mirtazapine along with Velaf?

No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Velaf. It can cause a serious condition called as serotonin syndrome. It is a potentially life-threatening can present as agitation, hallucinations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tachycardia, labile blood pressure, hyperthermia and coma.

Q. Can I take Velaf with citalopram?

No. Citalopram and Velaf both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or use any alternate drug. It can cause a serious condition called as serotonin syndrome. It is a potentially life-threatening can present as agitation, hallucinations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tachycardia, labile blood pressure, hyperthermia and coma.

Q. Can I take Velaf with sertraline?

No. Sertraline can not be taken with Velaf as it increases serotonin levels. It can cause a serious condition called as serotonin syndrome. It is a potentially life-threatening can present as agitation, hallucinations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tachycardia, labile blood pressure, hyperthermia and coma.

Q. Can I take Velaf with duloxetine?

No. Duloxetine can not be taken with Velaf as it causes a serious increase in serotonin levels. This can lead to a potentially life-threatening condition called as serotonin syndrome.

Velaf treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some patients. It is recommended that patients receiving Velaf should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For patients who experience a sustained increase in blood pressure while receiving Velaf, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.

You can take a tablet instead of the capsule but only under consultation or prescription of a doctor. You should not change it yourself as the different formulation of a medication may have a different action as drug release would be different in both. This can lead to an inappropriate treatment and may lead to side effects or even failure of treatment.

No. Phentermine can not be taken with Velaf as it increases serotonin levels. It can cause a serious condition called as serotonin syndrome. It is a potentially life-threatening can present as agitation, hallucinations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tachycardia, labile blood pressure, hyperthermia and coma.

Q. Can gabapentin be given along with Velaf?

Yes. Gabapentin can be given with Velaf but only with a consultation of a doctor. They both, when given together, causes an increase drowsiness, sleepiness and decreased concentration in work. Take with caution.

Q. Can I take tramadol along with Velaf?

No. Tramadol should be absolutely avoided with Velaf. They both cause an increase in the levels of serotonin in the body increasing the chances of potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome.

Q. What is the difference between Velaf and desvenlafaxine?

Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of Velaf. It is the same medication in an active form.

Velaf is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Velaf in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.

Q. Can I take citalopram in place of Velaf?

Both Citalopram and Velaf are anti-depressants but their action is different. Citalopram results in an increase in the serotonin levels but venlafaxine increases many other neurotransmitters apart from serotonin. Consult your doctor before changing the medication.

Velaf is not approved for treatment of hot flashes. It is used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorder.

Q. Which medication is best, Buspirone or Velaf?

Buspirone is an anxiolytic drug given for treatment of generalised anxiety disorder. Velaf is an antidepressant drug. Buspirone can be added to Velaf to augment the effect of Velaf. But this can lead to a potentially serious condition called as serotonin syndrome. It is a potentially life-threatening can present as agitation, hallucinations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tachycardia, labile blood pressure, hyperthermia and coma.

Velaf is known to cause changes in the neurotransmitters levels and chemicals in the brain which leads to decrease in appetite and this loss of appetite is dose dependent.

Q. Can Velaf be switched to desvenlafaxine abruptly?

No. You should not change or switch over to any other drug. It may lead to various adverse effects called as discontinuation symptoms. Talk to your doctor if you are not comfortable with Velaf and it should be tapered slowly and then stopped.